Free Crash Course: Intro to Node.js


Details
Join our Back End Instructor, Mark Dewey (https://www.meetup.com/The-Iron-Yard-Tampa-Bay/members/211900929/) for Intro to Node.js and learn more about the Back End Engineering course. Holly Valenty (https://www.meetup.com/The-Iron-Yard-Tampa-Bay/members/215169340/), our Student Engagement Manager, will also be on campus to help you learn more about The Iron Yard (http://www.theironyard.com/).
Overview
With the current technology trends, every web programmer knows JavaScript and with Node.js developers can create a full stack web server with all the power of JavaScript with only writing JavaScript. Together we will learn about what Node.js can do and create a simple website together
Outcomes
• Learn about what Node.js is
• Create a simple website
Requirements
Laptop that is WiFi capable. Laptops are required to complete the course. However, if you do not have one and would simply like to attend as an observer, you're certainly welcomed to sign up and you'll still learn a lot!
Who is this for?
This talk is gauged towards:
• technical minded folks who want to get their feet wet with a new technology
Agenda
Together we will discuss:
• Why Node.js
• What is Node.js
• When to use Node.js
• When not to use Node.js
Together we will create :
• A simple Website using Express
We will have beverages and light snacks.
Stick around for networking and Open Code (https://www.meetup.com/The-Iron-Yard-Tampa-Bay/events/qjfsklywjbsb/)!

Free Crash Course: Intro to Node.js